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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.48, 804.74 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.48, 804.74 and 171.27 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.48 : 804.74 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.48/804.74 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.48x = 804.74 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.48x = 137,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,826.96/536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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